Moto - I have given much thought to the various things you have conveyed in the Cali threads on a few subject matters. You seem like a very nice person. I just wished to address a few things you caused me to ponder. It has always been extremely interesting to me how things are easily misinterpreted in this internet age we live in these days, and I have always personally found it amusing more times than not (that’s just me).
For instance, the photo I posted above which it appeared you may have innocently mistaken for Lisa is in reality an extremely fun, nice couple in Cali (whom seem to be in love) that were merely goofing off for my camera. I cropped their heads off so nobody would know who it really was out of politeness. They probably wouldn’t have cared, but I don’t know them that well to make that assumption, hence my discretion as always with my photos. (It was also a humorous payback to the male from me, whom I adore for his humor, because he was play-harshing on me at a campfire…pretty hard I might add, lol) Another relative example is the use of the word “kumbaya”. It has gone through many changes in connotation over the years, and now means different things to different people for it all (as do so many other words). I interpreted Lisa’s usage of it as “somber”, “quiet”, maybe “bland”, when she probably didn’t really mean it in that light at all, since the meet was so much fun in spirit (perhaps last year’s meet was high octane compared to this one). I do hope not a soul thought I was slighting anyone with the “heathen” comment, lol; everyone on the West Coast is lovely I have met thus far (it is odd to a female from the Bible Belt there are not many churches on your coast though)! I’ve loved every meet I have ever attended in the ski scene, but I have to admit I had more fun at this one than any so far, so props and well done!! I think each meet I go to just gets better and better, so no slight on former meets anywhere should be interpreted.
But more importantly and relative as well, you brought up some points regarding females. What you said was kind, thank you! Lisa is an extremely nice person, so I’m glad you agree. It is difficult for solo (unattached to a male) females when they are participating in a male dominated venue (a true understatement)! More times than not, we feel inclined to show the “beotch” side you mentioned, as a defense mechanism, or to accomplish things necessary for unity or organization (not to mention to ward off unwanted advances by hoards of males, or even potential misinterpretation by our actions from their significant others). We all do this with varying methods and techniques when we feel it is necessary. I hope this is something you and others can understand, because I don’t think any of us (females) truly enjoy being mean or rude or obnoxious. It is just the way it is sadly. One male says one thing to us in a public forum, and it is easily misinterpreted by others (just as they can misinterpret each other easily). I believe most of us females simply share the same passion for riding that all the males do. I’m glad Crab posted all those pics of female riders in another thread, I had no idea there were that many there…it’s nice to know!!! Thanks for being a cool guy (and chill on your cute comments please, lol, it doesn’t help any)!
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This is my lost list if anyone found this stuff, but I doubt it:
1.) (most missed, a bday gift)…a sculptured plastic wine glass (1st thing lost),
2.) Really small NRS wet boots (boys)
3.) A blackish/brown glove with a rabbit fur puff on the outside top wrist area (Liz was scoping on them lol, but I’m almost positive it went airborne in the dunes)
4.) As always, any loose cf camera cards or vid tapes (no idea, I think I have all)
5.) Will let you know…have only unpacked one suitcase thus far!
(Very funny Madam Catz and Tricky Eddie, lol…guess you thought you would get a lot of people to jump on board and pick at me, HA! I have plans for both of you one day, :Banane26
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